Desert
Gobi Desert Expedition
Where dinosaurs once roamed beneath endless dunes
Duration10 Days / 9 Nights
Group Size4 — 8 guests
From$8,500
The Experience
A journey through Mongolia
Traverse the legendary Gobi Desert — a landscape of singing dunes, flaming cliffs, and star-filled nights. This is Mongolia at its most primordial. You will witness the Khongoryn Els dunes rising 200 meters from the desert floor, explore the Bayanzag flaming cliffs where dinosaur eggs were first discovered, and sleep in luxury ger camps beneath the brightest night sky you have ever seen.
Sunrise over the Singing Dunes at Khongoryn ElsPaleontological expedition at the Flaming CliffsWild Bactrian camel spotting in the protected reserve
CategoryDesert
Gallery
Visual impressions
The Route
Your journey
Itinerary
Day by Day
1
Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Private transfer to a boutique hotel in the capital. Evening welcome dinner with traditional folk music.
Airport pickupWelcome dinnerCity briefing
2
Day 2
Flight to the Gobi
Morning flight to Dalanzadgad. Transfer to your first luxury ger camp with panoramic desert views.
Domestic flightDesert camp arrivalSunset walk
3
Day 3
Yolyn Am Ice Gorge
Hike through the narrow canyon where ice persists year-round, surrounded by dramatic rock walls.
Guided canyon hikeWildlife spottingPhotography session
4
Day 4
Bayanzag — The Flaming Cliffs
Explore the red sandstone formations where Roy Chapman Andrews discovered dinosaur eggs in the 1920s.
Fossil site explorationSunset at cliffsArchaeology talk
5
Day 5
Khongoryn Els Singing Dunes
Full day at the spectacular sand dunes. Climb to the summit for panoramic views, then camel trek at dusk.
Dune climbingBactrian camel rideSunset photography
6
Day 6
Nomadic Family Visit
Spend a day with a local herding family. Learn to milk goats, taste airag, and share stories.
Cultural immersionTraditional cookingStorytelling
7
Day 7
Desert Wildlife Safari
Track argali sheep, ibex, and the endangered Gobi bear with expert naturalist guides.
Wildlife trackingJeep safariConservation talk
8
Day 8
Return to Dalanzadgad
Leisurely drive back with stops at hidden oases and ancient petroglyph sites.
Petroglyph viewingOasis picnicDesert sunset
9
Day 9
Flight to Ulaanbaatar
Return to the capital. Afternoon at leisure for souvenir shopping or spa relaxation.
Domestic flightSpa treatmentFarewell dinner
10
Day 10
Departure
Private transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
Airport transfer
Details
What is included
Included
- All accommodation in luxury ger camps and boutique hotels
- All meals as specified in itinerary
- Private 4WD vehicle with experienced driver
- English-speaking expert guide
- Domestic flights (UB — Gobi — UB)
- All entrance fees and permits
- Camel riding experience
- Travel insurance
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages (except welcome/farewell dinners)
- Optional spa treatments
Ready to embark?
Every journey with Highlight Mongolia is privately curated. Share your vision with our travel designers and we will craft an experience that exceeds every expectation.
Email usinfo@highlightmongolia.com
Call us+976 9940 0723
From$8,500